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No Lovin’ for Luvin Poker as It and Others Must Find New Network to Serve US
Following an abrupt announcement (or lack-there-of) by the Everleaf Gaming poker network that it will no longer be serving U.S. players, a few dozen of its skins may be looking for new homes.
Submitted by C Costigan on Sun, 02/12/2012 - 11:58
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Everleaf Gaming Skin Luvin Poker: ‘DOJ Did Not Seize Our Funds’
Everleaf Poker skin Luvin Poker rep claims no DOJ involvement in voluntary move to leave US market and real money play will be available soon.
Submitted by C Costigan on Sat, 02/11/2012 - 17:51
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2012 LSOP Online Poker Satellites Now Running
The 2012 LSOP online poker satellites were running at Americas Cardroom, one of a handful of online poker room partners that will be sponsoring this summer event in Lima, Peru.
Submitted by Guest on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 22:02
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World Poker Exchange Shuts Down
In an ominous sign of things to come at World Sports Exchange, the struggling online poker site’s World Poker Exchange has announced it is closing its doors for good.
Submitted by C Costigan on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 21:56
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Churchill Downs Buys Bluff Media
Churchill Downs Incorporated announced today that it acquired the assets of Bluff Media
Submitted by Guest on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 21:50
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Golden Nugget Latest to Launch Free-Play Online Poker Site With ChiliGaming
The Golden Nugget Casino in Las Vegas will be the second Sin City property to launch a free-to-play online poker site in so many months.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 11:14
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Agreement Made to Add Internet Poker to Payroll Tax Extension Bill
A tweet by the highly reputable gaming news media outfit GlobalGamingBiz reveals that an amendment to legalize Internet poker in the U.S. is heading for attachment to the upcoming Payroll Tax Extension legislation.
Submitted by C Costigan on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 09:57
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Jon Kyl on Legal Internet Poker in US: ‘Quite Possibly Something Will be Done’
In an interview with the National Journal conducted recently, Arizona Republican Senator Jon Kyl revealed that he and Senate Majority Leader Democrat Harry Reid are in discussions on how to get Internet poker legalized in the US.
Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 22:10
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Full Tilt Poker Suitors Now Having Doubts: Postpone Re-Launch Date
French firm Group Bernard Tapie (GBT) is now doubting the viability of Full Tilt Poker, once the second largest online poker room in the world.
Submitted by C Costigan on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 21:45
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Everleaf Leaves US Market
The Everleaf Poker Network has left the US market and there are questions regarding the solvency of this poker network and whether customers in the rest of the world are safe playing here.
Submitted by C Costigan on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 19:55
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Poker Pro Mike Matusow Denies $700k Full Tilt Poker Debt Accusations
This week, the French suitors who are looking to acquire Full Tilt Poker blame its pros for essentially “holding up the deal”.
Submitted by Ace King on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 10:35
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Lobbyist Claims Harry Reid Poised to Attach Online Poker Bill to Upcoming Payroll Tax Extension
Report: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s plans to attach a measure to the upcoming Unemployment payroll tax bill later this month legalizing Internet poker.
Submitted by Ace King on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 09:57
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Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Hearing for Internet Gambling in US: Witness List Released
"The U.S. Department of Justice Opinion on Internet Gaming: What's at Stake for Tribes?” hearing takes place Thursday.
Submitted by C Costigan on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 21:22
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Poker Game Stripper Turned Bank Robber to Enter Plea Deal
Lee Grace Dougherty, one of three siblings charged with robbing a Georgia bank and firing at a police officer, has reached a plea deal agreement with prosecutors on Wednesday.
Submitted by Ace King on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 18:26
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PokerStars Granted Belgium License
The world’s largest online poker room, PokerStars, will now be able to operate from Belgium.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 14:45
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Sex Offender Michael DeVita Ordered to be Compensated by Palms Casino Resort
The Nevada Gambling Control Board has order the Palms Casino Resort to compensate poker player Michael DeVita $18,500
Submitted by Ace King on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 11:39
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Iowa Online Poker Bill to be Introduced Later This Month
The state of Iowa plans to introduce legislation later this month that looks to make online poker legal within its borders.
Submitted by Ace King on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 11:19
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Video Poker Kingpin Gets Three Years Behind Bars
Video poker magnate Casey Szaflarski was sentenced on Tuesday to more than three years behind bars for running an illegal gambling operation.
Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 09:06
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Berndsen12 Battles Isildur1: Wins $299k
Online poker player Sander “Berndsen12” Berndsen has been in a heated battle with Swedish sensation Isildur1, whose real name is Viktor Blom.
Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 21:26
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PartyPoker has Biggest Cushion Between It and iPoker Network Since Summer
PartyPoker has pulled far ahead of the iPoker Network to take firm control of the number two spot for most trafficked online poker rooms in the world.
Submitted by Ace King on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 21:07
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Federal Judge Won’t Dismiss 'Black Friday' Online Poker Charges
Federal Judge Lewis Kaplan on Tuesday refused requests to dismiss all the government’s counts against John Campos, Full Tilt Poker, PokerStars, UB.com...
Submitted by C Costigan on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 20:44
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Zynga Rigging Poker Games?
The world’s largest online poker room, Zynga Poker, is being accused of rigging poker games.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 20:29
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Record Breaking Run Continues at 888
Online gaming solutions provider 888 said trading in 2012 has continued at record levels, building on the strong performance in the final quarter of 2011.
Submitted by Guest on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 15:35
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Carbon Poker Offering Limited Time Only 50 Percent Reload Deposit Bonus
For a limited time only, Carbon Poker is offering a 50 perfect reload deposit bonus for all online poker players.
Submitted by Guest on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 15:28
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Unlucky at Poker? Man Gets Piece of Bad Beat Jackpot for Third Time in 3 Months
Americas Cardroom player Word Son has gotten a piece of that online poker room’s Bad Beat Jackpot for a third time in as little as 3 months.
Submitted by Ace King on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 11:22
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